Sa int Catherine of Siena Church

August 23, 2009                                                                       

MONDAY – August 24^th                      

            8:00 a.m.  Tony Dietrich

TUESDAY – August 25^th               

8:00 a.m.   John Bourke

WEDNESDAY – August 26^th           

            6:30 p.m.   Clare Rolf

THURSDAY – August 27^th        

            8:00 a.m. Charles, Antoinette & Bob Schroder

FRIDAY – August 28^th       

            8:45 a.m.   Bob Shaefer – Special Intention

SATURDAY – August 29^th           

            8:00 a.m. Dolores Brandt

            4:30 p.m. Don Rohde

SUNDAY – August 30^th                

            9:00 a.m.   Members of the Parish        

          11:30 a.m.    Paul Reinermann

GIFT BEARERS   August 29^th – 30^th     

  4:30 p.m. Ken & Karma Klingenberg & Family

  9:00 a.m.  Ken & Kathy Woltermann & Family

  11:30 a.m. Mike & Julie Rafferty & Family

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST     August 29^th – 30^th     

4:30 p.m. Matthew Beck, Karma Klingenbertg, Kate Schultz, Jenny Rath, Elizabeth Brennan, Tyler

                 Lampe, Dominique Wade, Danielle Wade

9:00 a.m    Louise Roth, Sharon Kohrs, Chris Owens, James Deavy, Mary Lou Deavy, Will Brannon,

                 Carol Adams, Jack Rose

11:30 a.m. Bob Rulli, Elise Rulli, Jayne Beiting, Leigha Babey, Kevin Prigge, JoAnn Prigge, Connor

                   Devoto, Mike Iker  

LECTORS       August 29^th & 30^th     

4:30 p.m.   Rosemary Wormald, Peggy Bertelsman

9:00 a.m.   Dennis Hicks, Jeffrey Rosenstiel

11:30 a.m.  Amy Bass, Mary Chris Hiance  

SERVERS SCHEDULE    August 24^th – 30^th        

8:00 a.m.   - Monday

                          Caroline Holmes, Sydney Kroger

8:00 a.m. – Tuesday

                           Jacob Hensley, Cheryl Johnson

6:30 p.m. – Wednesday

                          Maria Hils, Taylor Anne Walz

8:00 a.m. – Thursday

                          Samuel Kaelin, Evan Brannon

8:45 a.m. – Friday

                          Ben Schweitzer, Whitney Fields, Erin Hochleutner

8:00 a.m. - Saturday

                          Collin Owens, Patsy Harrington

4:30 p.m. – Saturday

                          Ellie New, Coleman Holmes, Bethany Metzner

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

                           Robby Cox, Patrick Towles, Caitlyn Thiel

11:30 a.m. - Sunday

                            Brennan Devoto, Sarah Schweitzer, Mark Hans  

GREETERS SCHEDULE    August 22^nd & 23^rd               

4:30 p.m.    Helen Kovacik, Vera Hughes, James & Becky Broomall

9:00 a.m.   Ken Duff, Nancy Miller, Dan & Beverly Walsh

11:30 a.m. Pat & Katie Desmond  

SUNDAY COLLECTION RECAP

8/9/2009                          8/10/2008

Weekly Offering                                            $16,151                          $16,714

Weekly Budget                                              $14,678

Number of Registered Families                    680

Number of Families Contributing                  149

Fiscal Year to Date Collections                    $76,329  

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK   Mike Brown, Paula Riedmatter Perrino.  Also, remember our parishioners in nursing homes as well as those confined to their homes in your prayers.  

NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS

Dt 4: 1-2, 6-8                                       Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27                       Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 (125)

THIS WEEK  

TODAY         

                        St. Catherine Players, 7:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall

                        AA/Al-Anon, 7:00 p.m. , LIB                                   

MONDAY     

                        Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:15 p.m. , Church

                        CHRP Women #4, 7:30 p.m. , TWR                       

TUESDAY

                        First Day of School

                        Exposition, 3:00 p.m.

                        Confession, 5:30 p.m.

                        Benediction, 6:45 p.m

                        Rosary Prayer Service, 7:00 p.m.

                        School PTO, 7:00 p.m. , McCrystal Hall                     .

WEDNESDAY                      

                        Mass, 6:30 p.m.                       

THURSDAY 

                        Finance Council, 7:00 p.m. , Parish Office                                     

FRIDAY                                                                                               

SATURDAY

                        Men’s Fellowship Group, 6:30 a.m. , LMR

                        Mass, 8:00 a.m.

                        Confessions following mass        

NEXT SUNDAY       

                        Catechetical Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

                        Reception following in McCrystal Hall  

IN OUR PARISH

PLEASE NOTE THESE CHANGES    Beginning Monday, August 24^th the parish office will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.    Also, daily mass time on Fridays will change to 8:45 a.m. as of August 28^th.  

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT     Effective Tuesday, August 25^th, Exposition  will end at 6:45 p.m. and Benediction will begin at that time.  Sometime in September, we are hoping to begin Exposition immediately following the 8:00 am mass.  If you would like to sign up for an adoration time, please contact Cathy Henry at 781-1815.

CELEBRATE THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR AND CATECHETICAL SUNDAY at 9:00 am Mass, August 30^th, followed immediately by a pancake breakfast.  The pancake breakfast is sponsored by the Foresters and St. Catherine PTO and will be in McCrystal Hall.  All are welcome!

 PARISH NIGHTS ARE BACK!     Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 2^nd, and be sure to attend the kick-off to year 2 of Parish Night!!  Fr. Stef will speak briefly after mass, giving an overview of the upcoming schedule.  A family grill out, provided by the Foresters, will follow in McCrystal Hall.  This will be the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow parishioners.

LOVE SINGING YOUR PRAISES TO THE LORD?    Then why not become a member of the St. Catherine Choir?  Over the past few years, the choir has lost several of its members but has not had any new members join.  Practices are held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm , September - May.  If you are interested in joining, please call Denise Dirkes at the parish office - 441-1352, extension 15.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL        I would like to say a special thank you to the many, many volunteers who have offered there time and talents this summer. Thanks to our youth: Noah Shaefer, Will Lampe, John Lampe, James Johnson, Deacon David Ludwig, Michael Ludwig and Patrick Coyle. Thanks also to the entire Men’s Group for there endless work in keeping the Parish lawns well groomed. Special thanks to the Wednesday Men’s Group, Don Greis, Jim Rolf, Bill Keener, and Tom Beck, all of whom put in over 50 days each year volunteering for the Parish. As you see these volunteers, please express your gratitude as well for all they do for the Parish.    Dennis Kramer, Facilities Manager.

HOMILIES ON CD   Fr. Stef’s July homilies are now available on CD in the back of church.

LOOKING FOR AN EASIER WAY TO FULFILL YOUR OFFERTORY COMMITMENT? Having a hard time remembering to bring your donation each Sunday? Want to give back to God from your surplus instead of your leftovers? EFT may be the answer to your dilemma. Your offertory commitment may be fulfilled by having a monthly withdrawal from your checking account through  Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The withdrawal can take place either on the 15th or the 30th of the month. If you would like more information, please contact Mary Brzinski in the parish office 441-1352 extension 14 or email at mbrzinski@stcatherineofsiena.org.  

CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2009-2010 CONTINUES   Registration forms may be downloaded from our parish website at www.stcatherineofsiena.org. - click on CCD.  Late registrations should be returned to the parish office to the attention of Mary Brzinski as soon as possible and will be assessed a higher fee.

PREPARATION FOR SACRAMENTS POLICY   Students make their immediate preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist in the second grade class, and their immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the eighth grade class. All of the grades, elementary and high school, are important and necessary for the remote preparation for the sacraments and a fuller understanding of the Catholic Christian Faith. It is for this reason that the St. Catherine Board of Catholic Education has set policies establishing requirements for the preparation for the sacraments. To comply with these policies, any child wishing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation must attend all grades of religious education training prior to, as well as, the year of the receipt of the sacrament.

CCD CLASSES BEGIN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 AT 10:15AM .  All CCD classes are held in St. Catherine School .  CCD families will receive startup information by email in the coming weeks.  Any email address changes from last year should be directed to David Kohrs, CCD Coordinator, at kohrssd@fuse.net .  

WHAT IS RCIA?   The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the sacramental formation process that prepares a person to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church.  Conversion is at the heart of the process.  The initiation of new members can only take place within the context of a community of believers.  The initiation of adults is the responsibility of all the baptized.    How Can Parish Members Become Involved in the RCIA Process?  One of the most essential parts of the formation process is the identification of candidates.  This is one instance where members of our faith community play a vital role.  Is there someone in your life who has expressed an interest in knowing more about our faith?  Do you have a spouse, neighbor, co-worker, or anyone who has spoken with you about this subject?  Ninety percent of our candidates come from referrals of parish members.  If you have someone in your life that would like to consider the possibility of becoming a Catholic, please call or have the potential candidate call the parish office (441-1352), or Paul Meisenhelder (491-9455).  The RCIA classes begin on Thursday, September 17th, at 7:00 p.m. in the room next to the school library.  Please reach out to potential candidates and encourage them to make the call or volunteer to do so for them.

IN OUR DIOCESE

CATHOLIC CHARITIES   will host the 22^nd annual CaSSba, at the Drees Pavilion, Devou Memorial Overlook, on Sunday, August 30^th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.   The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, live and silent auctions.  Tickets are $40 per person presale and $45 day of the event.   Tickets for the $5,000 reverse raffle are $50.  For more information about the event, you can call Vicky Bauerle at 581-8974, ext. 116 or check the website at www.covingtoncharities.org.  

NCC SPONSORS 16^th ANNUAL FAMILY FIREWORKS FEST     on Sunday, September 6^th beginning at 4:00 p.m and lasting through the Big Blast!  There will be games, live entertainment, fun family activities, food and drinks available. (Sorry, no cans, bottles or coolers will be permitted).  A $3 admission will be charged at the gate – age 5 and under are free.  Limited parking passes guaranteeing you a parking spot on the hill will cost $10. Please request handicap space if needed.  There are only 25 handicap spaces available.  Parking passes may be purchased in the school office.  All proceeds from the Fest will go to the NCC tuition assistance fund. For more information or to donate to the tuition assistance fund, call Mary Ciafardini at 292-0001.

THE DOMESTIC NEEDS COLLECTION     will be conducted in every parish and mission throughout our 14 counties. As the cost of living continues to climb, millions of hard working families struggle to make ends meet and keep food on their tables.  One of the Collections is the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.  CCHD programs help create jobs, preserve affordable housing, improve neighborhoods, enhance opportunities for youth, and allow people to find a dignified way out of poverty. Please give to support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and other ministries supported by your one gift: the Black and Indian Mission Appeal, The Catholic University of America, the Catholic Home Mission Appeal, the Catholic Communications Campaign, and our own local college, Thomas More.

ELSEWHERE

JOIN US FOR THE 17TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION   of the days of prayer and mercy on Monday, August 31^st & Tuesday, Sept.1^st at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Norwood , Oh. 8 am to 9 pm Mass, Confession, Adoration, presentations by religious and laity and displays by faith based ministries to engage you in your faith.  Bus tour to Our Lady’s Farm also available through Our Lady of Light Ministries (oll@fuse.net) for a fee.  Visit www.olhsc.org or call 513-351-9800 for a schedule or directions.  

ALSO AT OUR LADY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CENTER    Celebrate the feast day of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta with mass, discussion of her life and impact, Indian cuisine and activities.  Saturday, Sept.5^th from 9:30am to 1pm or later.  Free will donation.  For more information call 513-351-9800.

YEAR FOR PRIESTS

JUNE 19, 2009 – JUNE 19, 2010

This week, please pray for Rev. Edward Brodnick, St. Joseph , Crescent Springs, and Rev. Matthew Cushing, Mary Queen of Heaven.